Dutch Word · Intermediate
smoes
excuse, pretext
Pronunciation: say smoes
Meaning
excuse, pretext
Example
Smoezen! Je wilde gewoon met mij praten!
Excuses! You just wanted to talk with me!
Practice tips
- Practice smoes out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.